I could see him as a Ray Whitney's replacement. IMO, a better fit than Connolly (from the other thread)!

Connolly can be had for *way* cheaper (in terms of salary), and without moving Gormley either.

Looks like Bolts HFers are receptive to Klesla + Rundblad for Malone + Connolly. Probably as good as it gets for a return involving those two at this point in time. Should be a salary neutral trade. Forwards could then look something like

with Connolly waiting in the wings (in Portland at beginning of the season, though I think he can start immediately on the 3rd) and a potential Domi - Dauphin - Connolly scoring line a few seasons down the road. Not too shabby.